Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drone Flyers Think About Regulation as Industry Takes Flight
When Jim Komsa launched his aerial photography business in 2013, using airplanes to shoot photos from the sky, he said there were only a handful of competitors in all of New Jersey. Now, there are dozens. Komsa, the co-owner of … Continue reading
Drones become newest crime-fighting tool for police
Just one week after the sheriff’s department in Cecil County, Md., got its brand new drone up and running, it was asked to investigate a case of stolen construction equipment. Authorities in neighboring states suspected half a million worth of … Continue reading
City of Raleigh Mulls Significant UAV Ban in Parks
The City of Raleigh, N.C., is considering new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) rules that would drastically limit recreational operations in public parks. In a recent draft policy, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) said although it recognizes … Continue reading
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Tagged Ban, Drone Operator, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Laws and Legislation
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Deadwood ‘drone no-fly zone’ faces headwinds
As this Northern Hills tourist town considers establishing a “drone no-fly zone” over its historic downtown, some drone proponents contend that Federal Aviation Administration regulations will ground the ordinance before it ever takes flight. But the city’s police chief, who … Continue reading
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Tagged Laws and Legislation, Privacy, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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